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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1931

Page

3

Highway Bond Bill Passed By House In Texas Legislature

Austin May The Texas House passed a highway bond bill with an appropriation of 5 010 000 000 for the near term to pay interest and retire bonds issued for state highway purposes The measure contains amendments reducing the appropriation and adjusting truck regulations including weight and width limits while exemptions apply to city limits and certain trucking operations The bill now goes to a free conference committee for final action and potential enactment

Austin May Senate Seano Amg Nuautora Truk Colely Micky Transpactiig

Quiet Hollywood May Day Reflects Prewar Echoes

Hollywood observers note a quiet May day with many residents returning to prewar routines. Fewer crowds, gas and theater activity dimmed as police report subdued public mood and a shift toward home life under lingering wartime austerity. Will Rogers comments echo through the scene.

Hollywood Yeurs Will Rogers

New York Slot Machines Probe Ties to Stores and Officials

New York investigators traced a $20,000 yearly slot machine business operating in multiple states and restaurants. Storekeepers faced high pressures and offered cooperation after arrests. Testimony linked operators to a scheme where players could win hidden winnings, with indictments and later dismissals appearing in court records.

New York Wickel Jruth Pheir Tower Courts Yeelenlay Groall Storekeener, Lower, & Bonusmam Triangle Mit 1 Vom Mission Sareuel Srabiry Mio Henry UW McKuz Lexington Uyen Mur Blalion House & Bondsman Cane Wits McKay William Tubin bin Tinea Hugo Rovers

Southern Uneific tinea to cut workweek for 200 jews

Houston reports from May 2 note that Southern Uneific tinea in Toras aml Louisville will reduce the five day workweek by one day for about 200 shop employees in the mechanical departments and cut one day from the working month for around 300 office workers. President L. A. McDonald cited declines in traffic and preferred arrangement to avoid forced layoffs. Other notes include wage reductions rumored at Liverine Oil and salary cuts at Houston Structural Steel for hourly workers.

Houston Toras Louisville McDonald Touslen Liverine Oil Company Houston Structural Steel Company Meili Lion

Four Sentenced by San Angelo Court

San Angelo court handed down penitentiary terms to eight defendants in a mail theft and prohibition case. Sentences ranged from one year to 43 months, including Willie Atwell, Randolph, Ramos, Ott, and others, with additional fines and charges listed in the docket. The proceedings reflected convictions on mail theft and national prohibition violations.

San Angelo San Eslay Fidge William T Thangly Randolph Menard Postoffion Eleck Miley Toy Ramos Joni Tronte Onde Goner Weeldrook Anya Green County

Texas Oil Man Pleads in Federal Court

James McMurray, oil operator of Fort Worth, Texas, appeared in federal court on a mail fraud charge. He pleaded guilty to using a scheme involving Mobile and other conspirators. He was sentenced to a fine and forfeiture in Onilfisothe, Ohin, with a remaining balance of 8250.

Mobile James McMurray Fort Worth Texas United States Grand Jrey

Stolen Trailer Recovered And Local Robberies Reported

Saturday police recovered an automible stolen from the yard of G. L. rive at 202 Avenue. A suspect was released at Price's request. G Gonlil reported blankets and clothing stolen from a clothes line on South-Nuvees street. Sam Shannon reported a robbery of a pistol on West Woodmen avenue. TT. Davis faced theft of a wallet on Sixth mircel. Weekend trip notes mention Mizy Tone Davis from Pentinil heading to Sam Antonio.

Sleuth G. L. Rive Avenue Price G. Gonlil Nuvees Ube Sam Shannon Aseniie Davis

First Wedding Televised From New York Skyscraper

The first marriage ceremony telecast today in New York features Frank Dorie DuVall and Grasee Lillian Tones, with a skyline venue, flickering lights, and camera focus. The couple exchange vows as observers report a smooth broadcast despite occasional machine noise.

New York Frank Dorie DuVall Televisia Vasiots Miss Grasee Lillian

Davison and Baker Fly to Pacific Coast Route

Trubee Davison assistant secretary of war and Captain St Baker took off from Scott Field at 7 10 p m for San Diego. Their plan included a fueling stop at Tulsa Oklahoma and Goltn with a return flight announcement. Baker piloted the new low wing monoplane and arrived after the Pacific coast leg.

Woman Robbed by Bandit Blanelo Sanders

A woman was robbed of 17 dollars Friday night at her home by a suspect described as Blanelo Sanders. The incident occurred in the 410 Some Sania Horn area where the bandit appeared to be armed with a pistol and demanded money. The attacker fled after taking the cash. Local authorities urge anyone with information to contact police.

Blanelo Sanders Sania Horn Salumlay

Amos and Andy Stage Show Promises Musical Skit Elements

A cleaned overview notes Amos and Andy stage appearances in New York, with Gary-like names and a plan to present musical numbers. The piece mentions The Ticket of Leave Man and the Winter Garden revival, plus characters and acts linked to a Gibson bank plot, and a National network broadcast scheduled for Saturday night.

J. H. M'Lean Andy Amos Aniig Breconn Gossen Charles Correll Gosden Atmos Iase Sigur New York Moyle Jionsey Tinke Bill Hoy Mark Simmons RYSA Columbia Network Winter Garden Wall Be Treleus Gardens London Auburban Hopielian May Newrooks May Eidwerd Bohgah Nelely Ars Willoughby Sam Mal Gibson Banking House Gibson Bank Bali Eeelerly Ponleepsr Moss Pilger Tohbrry Wishaw Wisgrave Fortane Emilés Wien

Unclear Movie and Orchestra Listings Amid Mixed Advertisements

The fragmentary page lists films, show times, and venues alongside musical acts and notices. It references WOAL 199 Kilaczcieas Motes, KA, KTSA, and various orchestras, with scattered names and times such as 0:30 PM and 40. Also mentions Eagle Furniture Co and Magtentsie Mudie Co, plus general event notes.

Junior Theater Card Party for Scholarships Held

A benefit event at Moran hotel in DH4 Snt- Rieting- Accorting to Mew aims to aid two Han Antonia girls to pursue rohonl careers. Alice Kirkland chairs the event with a townwide drive to raise funds for needy children. Seventy seven prizes include oil paintings by San Antonio artists, pottery, cakes, jewelry, and a car. Public admission opens the event to the community.

Carl Painz Moran Hotel Snt- Rieting Alice Kirkland Conegal Chils Fom Qmatx Stadnrt Gmrt Nisouot Playa San Antonio

Rebekahs Picnic Mark Anniversary Of Odd Fellows

The Rebekah Lodge plans a daytime picnic at Koehler Park to observe the International Order of Odd Fellows fourteenth anniversary in the United States. Principal speaker will be Guy LeBature, with Mrs Claude I. Caeter as general chairman and George Creon arranging entertainment from San Antonio.

International Order of Odi United States Rebekah Koehler Tack

88 Reds Executed at Swatow China

A chaotic clump of garbled text reports executions in Swatow China with references to Reds and demonstrations. The piece includes misread names and broken phrases about a work titled Sohoherazade and the Thousand and One Nights, giving no clear coherent event or sources.

Swatow China Watow Atay Lahor Todiny

Eight jurors picked for Lockett murder case

In a district court session on Saturday jurors were chosen for the Lockett case. Robert Treckett and others face trial for the murder of Paul Winelow during a March 28 robbery at a grocery. Defense challenged eight jurors amid publicity and sensational coverage.

Sinetr Fourth District Court Robert Treckett Conny South Ig Om Telat Paul Winelow Aators YOO Ae & P. Me Briday Sad W. W. McCrory Baturday Fist Teusors William Pitts San Antonio Fubllc Service Company Richard Lay Fostathnewny Mex Hertestein T. Lehmbers Oil F. Mebnter Elmendorf Brannon AL. J. Tuller I'rishn Kardow Lockett Sinter Cout Burkett Dusee McCrory Tteforal Jackett Dennis Tackett Deesseil Inn Inn Teiday Mra Lockett Durkett F. Fadon Uelia Finch Eft Turog Emper Ginn

Jobless Father Kills 8 Sons and Himself in Garfield

A distressed confectioner Tobie Tobie in Garfield Minnesota shot and killed his three young sons, Arthur Emil and John, ages 12 and 4, then took his own life. The mother slept in a adjoining room during the tragedy. Police report the family had been out of work and financially strained.

Garfield Jydlay Tobie Tolay

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